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ALGO Traffic provides live traffic camera feeds, updates on Alabama roads, and access to exclusive ALDOT information.

ALGO Traffic

ReadyAlabama is a state-wide emergency preparedness initiative designed to encourage Alabamians to develop and use an emergency kit.

Ready Alabama

Establish a family meeting place that’s familiar and easy to find. Know how you’ll contact one another and reconnect if separated. Be Informed. Types: Disasters, Storms, Floods, Earthquakes, Blizzards, Tornados, Hurricanes.

Be Ready

2-1-1 is designed to assist families from all walks of life, but most importantly benefits our most vulnerable populations such as the elderly, people with disabilities, and low-income by facilitating access to public services.

Alabama United Way 211

Alabama 211

Tornadoes

Tornadoes are highly destructive and often unpredictable, bringing strong winds and debris that can cause significant damage. To prepare for them, reinforce windows, doors and roofing with durable materials, and secure or remove outdoor objects, like patio furniture, that could become dangerous projectiles. Identify a safe space to go, such as a cellar or an interior room away from windows and exterior doors, and practice emergency drills regularly to ensure that everyone knows what to do. During a tornado, protect yourself under sturdy furniture or with a mattress and stay in your designated safe area until authorities signal the all-clear.

Be Prepared for a Tornado

Preparing for a Tornado
Are You Ready for a Tornado?
Staying Safe in a Tornado

Blizzards

Blizzards can confine people for days and cause significant damage. Homeowners in areas with harsh winters should insulate their pipes, replace worn siding and roofing and clean the gutters regularly to prevent ice buildup. Proper insulation of doors and windows, especially in bedrooms, is also essential. Have your roof checked to make sure that it can bear the weight of heavy snow.

Emergency kits for blizzard-prone areas should include a week's supply of medications, care items, extra blankets and clothing. In workplaces, preparation should include assessing the building's insulation, ensuring that heating systems are functional, and maintaining emergency supplies like nonperishable food, water, blankets, flashlights and batteries.

Businesses should develop communication plans for closures or remote work and establish protocols for employees to leave safely during worsening conditions. They should also have a backup plan for in case employees end up snowed in at work.

Winter Weather Safety: Blizzards, Snow, Ice, and Freezing Rain